Juggling Babies
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Rainbow Morning Music
Overview
“A flat-out classic,” writes The Washington Post. “You get the distinct feeling not only that Polisar knows whereof he speaks, but that becoming a father of twins has only sharpened his wits.”But don’t get the wrong idea, though its great for babies and new parents, kids of any age will love the off-beat humor of Diaper Rash–sung as a monster song or the absurdly funny Turkeys in the Straw (Barry’s first duet with his son, when Evan was three months old).There are seventeen songs in this fresh and witty collection and they are among the most polished in Polisar’s work; comic, serious, outrageously funny and heart-warming. This is the first recording Barry made after becoming a father and he chronicles the horrors of diaper rash, kids with colds, and inexhaustibly curious youngsters. Perfect for new parents and children with younger siblings, songs include, They’ll Never Have a Baby As Nice As Me, and Symphony in Why Sharp Major–a musical extravaganza of “no’s” and “why’s” that reach an absurd crescendo. Warning! This recording contains language that may be offensive to some adults. Offensive words include “pooh-pooh,” “doo-doo” and “pee-pee.”
Author Bio
The All Ears Guide to Music for Children said "Barry Louis Polisar is an American treasure. He has altered forever the way children and adults communicate through music." Barry has been writing, recording, and performing for children and families since 1975. His songs have been on two different Grammy Award-winning albums and he sings his song All I Want is You in the opening credits of the Academy Award winning movie Juno. His songs are featured in television shows, feature films, and dozens of TV ads throughout the world and have been recorded and performed by singers and musicians internationally. He has written songs for Sesame Street and The Weekly Reader and starred in a television show for children that won two Emmy awards. He is a five time Parents’ Choice Award winner and called a pioneer in the world of music for children. He has recorded and shared his songs, poems, stories, and books with audiences throughout the world and has performed at The White House, The Smithsonian, and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He gives concerts and author visits in schools and performing art centers from Washington DC to Fairbanks, Alaska and was given a Special Library Recognition Award for his “ability to communicate with and excite children to read.”
